We go there frequently on day trips by car. Very friendly place and there should be some accommodation. The guy who runs the cosmetics shop under the archway at the top village is exceptionally helpful and will surely be able to advise you.

Last time we went at least 3 of the "trout" restaurants with the water features in the valley below appeared to have gone bust (2 years ago but we were not out of season). That was the first time that the difficulty with the economy showed. I second the comment of John about the cosmetics shop.

Tony

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Driven up and down this road many times. Super road. Not particularly scary if you take care and sort of try to ensure you meet oncoming vehicles on the hairpins (widest bits) - Kilikratis pass. Finest road I've ever driven on for spectacle.

Yes John, a fun road to drive up and down with great views along the way. Take care though if you are not a confident driver. It's a bit like a smaller, narrower and slower Cretan version of the infamous Pikes Peak hillclimb in the US:)